[ruthieandjohn]

An open love letter to Grado from the Audiophiliac himself!

As Steve Gutenberg says, “Listen to a Grado...ANY Grado (except maybe an SR60)”...

Here you go:

 

[BobG55]

No, I had to sell them unfortunately. I will always keep my classic Rs1 though, that one is not going anywhere!

I'm currently downgrading to another Grado from the Ps2ke. So maybe Gs2ke, Ps1ke or PS1k or Gs1ki or .....

They are all soo good!

I hope to one day reunite with the Ps2ke though, I honestly think that it is my current end game... till Grado releases something else to top it!

Nothing sounds like a Grado!

I concur with you when it comes to your RS1 ... mine aren't going anywhere either. Same can be said for my GS1Ki. What I sometimes do in order to appreciate them is put them aside for a while. When I decide it's time to use them they never fail to amaze me, again. I've owned the PS1K & PS1Ke & still prefer both my RS1 & GS1Ki. Two classic Grados IMHO.

 

[jaywillin]

As Steve Gutenberg says, “Listen to a Grado...ANY Grado (except maybe an SR60)”...

Here you go:

never fails to amaze me !

 

[Shane D]

As Steve Gutenberg says, “Listen to a Grado...ANY Grado (except maybe an SR60)”...

Here you go:

Do you still have all those Grado's? Do you buy anything besides Grado?

I LOVE my GH2's! But I am always looking for a new thrill. My newest thrill, and a cheap one at that, is the HiFiman HE4XX's. I have been using them pretty much every day for the last few weeks. Great except for the odd treble problem. They are fussy about the music.

The other day I grabbed GH2's off the wall, out of habit. They sounded SO good. I don't think I will ever sell them.

Shane D

 

[ruthieandjohn]

I still have nearly all of these, plus I have added the PS2000e, the GS2000e, and the HF2 since this picture was taken. I did say adieu to the PS1000e (in favor of the PS2000e and too similar to my PS1000, which I prefer and kept), my GS1000e (never did achieve the level of my GS1000i, even after 400 or more hours of burn-in, and not as good as my GS2000e, which is fabulous), my SR325, SR325is, and SR325e, keeping my SR325i (the gold ones) as preferred over these others as the brightest of all Grados.

 

[JoeDoe]

Hey hey Grado-heads! Long time no post! Hope you guys are heading into a hopeful and joyful time of year!

Question for modders/repair guys - does anyone have any experience recabling PS1000s? I have a clean pair of chromies that I'd like to recable without paying $$$. I've done recables on the lower line stuff but the thought of permanently damaging the PS has got me stuck. Any input would be appreciated!

 

[wormsdriver]

I want a pair of ps1000e but I don't want to pay any $$$

Jk bro.

Only ones I know is Moon Audio and I know @PETEREK has done a gs2ke, Don't know about a ps1k. Either one won't be free.

Extremely tedious work if you ask me. Liberating those drivers from the glue is a pain in the ass!

Another thing I've seen somebody do was play it safe and just cut the cables a few inches from the cup, then add female jacks to whatever type of cable they were using. Not as clean as having the pro's do it but certainly cheaper (and safer if you're not up to the task).

Are you looking at hardwiring them or doing removable cables?

 

[wormsdriver]

New review of the Gs3000e by Bob Levi

 

[JoeDoe]

I want a pair of ps1000e but I don't want to pay any $$$

Jk bro.

Only ones I know is Moon Audio and I know @PETEREK has done a gs2ke, Don't know about a ps1k. Either one won't be free.

Extremely tedious work if you ask me. Liberating those drivers from the glue is a pain in the ass!

Another thing I've seen somebody do was play it safe and just cut the cables a few inches from the cup, then add female jacks to whatever type of cable they were using. Not as clean as having the pro's do it but certainly cheaper (and safer if you're not up to the task).

Are you looking at hardwiring them or doing removable cables?

Ha, I don't mind paying, but I do mind paying upwards of $250 or $300 just for new cables.

To answer your question, I'd be down for either. Maybe I should look into the adapter approach.

 

[wormsdriver]

Grado released a new update to their iGe in ears, the iGe3.
http://blog.gradolabs.com/new-ige3/

The "e" series Grados were formally introduced in 2014 so it makes me wonder if they'll revise the whole line this coming year. I don't think it's really necessary yet but it would be interesting.

Has anybody here bought any new e series Grados recently that have any cosmetic differences? ie the driver magnet color being painted different color, or the size of the L-cush being slightly larger, etc. I've spotted different artwork on the retail boxes with the updated Grado logo but not much else.

 

[427849]

I have a pair of the ige3 coming on Monday. I’ll post an impression after...

kdparnell

 

[TwoTrack]

Picked up a pair of PS1000e, a dream headphone for me. Quite happy so far but may still be breaking in. The midrange is just glorious. Tons of resolution and the comfort factor is high despite the weight of the driver assembly.

 

[BobG55]

Picked up a pair of PS1000e, a dream headphone for me. Quite happy so far but may still be breaking in. The midrange is just glorious. Tons of resolution and the comfort factor is high despite the weight of the driver assembly.

Congratulations TwoTrack. It's an excellent headphone indeed. You should have many hours of great music listening with that one.

 

[gregorya]

Picked up a pair of PS1000e, a dream headphone for me. Quite happy so far but may still be breaking in. The midrange is just glorious. Tons of resolution and the comfort factor is high despite the weight of the driver assembly.

Congratulations! I hope you thoroughly enjoy your new purchase.. I imagine they sound wonderful.

 

[TwoTrack]

Thanks guys! I am breaking them in now on a Mytek Brooklyn+ DAC.